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Best Issaquah Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,709 students in Issaquah, WA (there are 14 public schools, serving 8,350 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Issaquah, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Issaquah, WA include Snoqualmie Springs School, All-Star Academy, and Lakeside Montessori.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
19% of private schools in Issaquah, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Issaquah Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brightmont Academy - Sammamish
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Special Program Emphasis
4588 Klahanie Dr SE Suite 401
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 836-1600
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
All-Star Academy
All-Star Academy Photo - We serve PreK-8th families that are looking for their bored or mismanaged student to receive a high-quality, enjoyable education.
Alternative School
30355 SE High Point Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 526-4600
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakeside Montessori
Montessori School
3520 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-0100
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Snoqualmie Springs School
Snoqualmie Springs School Photo - K-Prep, Kindergarten Classrooms and Library/Multimedia Lab
(6)
25237 SE Issaquah Fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-1196
Gr: PK-2 | 88 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Summit Classical Christian School
Summit Classical Christian School Photo - Summit Lower School Students
(Christian)
(3)
1040 12th Ave NE
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 222-0564
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Horizons At The Highlands
Special Program Emphasis
930 Ne High St Ste 102
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 392-2866
Gr: K-3 | 73 students
Evergreen Academy
Montessori School
3601 228th Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-8743
Gr: PK-K | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students
3601 228th Ave SE
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 584-3295
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5716 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-5233
Gr: NS-PK | 211 students Tuition listed
Issaquah II KinderCare
Issaquah II KinderCare Photo - Issaquah II KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4341 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 643-2917
Gr: NS-PK | 63 students Tuition listed
Issaquah Montessori School
Montessori School
24326 SE Issaquah Fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 557-7705
Gr: PK-K | 82 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakeside Montessori Pine Lake
Montessori School
(1)
3520 Iss Pine Lake Rd Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(304) 291-4659
Gr: PK-K | 199 students
Little Miracles School
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
5025 Issaquah Pine Lake Road Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-5651
Gr: NS-PK | 121 students
220 Mtn. Park Blvd. SW
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 313-9129
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunnybrook Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
1005 5th Avenue NW
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 392-4087
Gr: PK-K | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3
Synergy Learning Academy
Montessori School
1555 Nw Sammamish Rd
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 882-3030
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Issaquah, Washington

Issaquah, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastridge Christian School (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
24205 Se Issaquah Fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 270-6329
Gr: PK-K | 159 students
2001 15th Ave Ne
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 394-1000
Gr: PK-K | 86 students

Overview

This Town (Issaquah)
This State (WA)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,709 Students
120,562 Students
% Average Students of Color
48%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
163 Teachers
9,955 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
58%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1360
(Out of 1600)
1260
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,175
$15,524
Average Summer Program Cost
$713
$802
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,900
$8,921
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$41.61 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,235 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
90 Students
9,056 Students
% Asian Students
6%
8%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
6,317 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
7 Students
3,831 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
268 Students
59,335 Students
% White Students
18%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,131 Students
38,618 Students
% of Others Students
74%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Issaquah, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in Issaquah, WA include Snoqualmie Springs School, All-Star Academy, and Lakeside Montessori.
How many private schools are located in Issaquah?
16 private schools are located in Issaquah.
How diverse are private schools in Issaquah?
Issaquah private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Issaquah go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Issaquah are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Issaquah?
19% of private schools in Issaquah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

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